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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.88, 1,397.72 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.88, 1,397.72 and 765.48 is: 1,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.88 : 1,397.72 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.88/1,397.72 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.88x = 1,397.72 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.88x = 1,069,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,926.71/1,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.28

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